Chapter 481: As Expected of Mori Kogoro!
"Brother Chi, the bloodstain on the corridor is so weird!" Conan tried hard to act cute, wanting to remind Chi Feichei.
"There are no traces of being stepped on. It's not from someone wearing a raincoat and walking past, but from someone carrying a raincoat and dripping it," Chi Feichei raised his eyes to look at the group of people standing there, "In other words, the culprit could carry a raincoat to drip the bloodstain, then put things in a Bag and throw it Outside the Door, and then return Inside the Room. Doing this deliberately is to mislead people into thinking 'the culprit has already left and is an Outsider,' then it's very likely an insider who committed the crime."
"H-How could it be?" Yoko Okino couldn't believe it.
"The weapon wasn't thrown out at the Entrance together, and the culprit doesn't seem worried about the Police coming to investigate and find the weapon, which means the weapon isn't an ordinary Knife, but something unexpected. Of course, it's possible that the culprit put the weapon somewhere Inside the Room, wanting to frame someone, but rather than going through so much Troublesome, it would be better to throw the weapon out the Door together and leave the fingerprints of the person they want to frame. This also proves that the culprit isn't unwilling to throw the weapon in the Bag together, but probably can't," Chi Feichei turned his head to look at Mori Kogoro, "Teacher Mouri said the weapon is special, is that what you meant?"
Huh? No way? Uncle he... Conan looked at Mori Kogoro in surprise, and found Mori Kogoro's gaze was confused, immediately Half-Moon Eyes. This isn't Uncle's meaning, but this Fellow Chi Feichei's Judgment, right? I knew it, how could Uncle think of so much... scared me!
Mori Kogoro Be Confused for a moment, then nodded with a serious face, "Cough, that's right, but for the specific Situation, we still need to wait for the Police to come, and only after inspecting the Things Inside the house and everyone's Personal Belongings can we be sure."
Shu Kenzaki immediately became solemn and respectful. He was just an actor playing a Detective, but the one in front of him was a real Famous Detective. While they were still worried and anxious, Mr. Mouri had already judged so many Situations... Wise! Although he couldn't accept the Judgment of 'insider crime' either, Mr. Mouri, even after judging some Situations, still protected the Crime Scene and waited for the Police to come for further confirmation, without rashly accusing them... Cautious! Responsible! This is the quality that a Famous Detective should possess, right?
Terumi Hoshino looked at Mori Kogoro's serious face, feeling admiration in her heart. Originally, she really liked Kudo Shinichi, thinking Kudo Shinichi was young and handsome, and his appearance when Reasoning was just too cool. Now it seems, other Detectives are not bad either. And she felt that Mr. Mouri had more composure than Kudo Shinichi, and his serious face was too charming. Although he's not as young as Kudo Shinichi, he also has a Home and family, and his Daughter is already so big, but it doesn't stop her from changing the person she admires, right?
Yoko Okino also looked at Mori Kogoro with a serious Expression. Sure enough, Mr. Mouri's usual carefree appearance was just a Disguise. Once it came to Solve a Case, he would be very capable and serious. Moreover, she also learned today that Mr. Mouri is a Teacher who is very strict with his Disciple, and his usual teaching should also be very attentive. Such a person, usually without any airs, and occasionally pretending to be clumsy and liven up the Atmosphere, is really admirable!
Mori Kogoro still didn't know that his image in the hearts of several Stars was infinitely elevated. He looked at the group of people, and now it seemed that there was nothing else to do except wait for the Police to come. He simply said something casual to ease the heavy Atmosphere, "Alright, everyone, don't be nervous. But speaking of which, Mr. Kenzaki, aren't you Intention to go to the Hospital to Check on Miss Kaoru's Situation?"
"Uh..." Shu Kenzaki broke out in a sweat. Could it be that even Mr. Mouri has seen through the Problem? Is their acting really that bad?
"Mr. Kenzaki, a Murder Case has already happened now, Teacher Mouri hopes you can confess the Situation," Chi Feichei began to boost his Teacher's Reputation again, "How can a Man tolerate another Man being more familiar with his Fiancee's Home than he is? Mr. Kuma goes to the Kitchen, to the Bathroom, to the Room, and goes wherever he wants. Even if that Man is his Fiancee's Agent, he is still a Man after all. As a Fiance, even if you don't make a fuss, you should be a little jealous, right? At least for things like going to the Bathroom to call your Fiancee, you wouldn't watch another Man go while you can still sit on the Sofa and play with your Pet Snake, not caring at all..."
So Chi Feichei had already noticed the Problem? Conan was a little surprised, and also looked at Shu Kenzaki, saying his discovery, "Moreover, before, Miss Kaoru's Situation was critical, but you went to get a Bath Towel, while Mr. Kuma directly went to hug her. Are you and Miss Kaoru really Fiance and Fiancee?"
Mori Kogoro just wanted to speak, but Chi Feichei preempted him.
"In addition, Miss Kaoru Kusano's Attitude is also very strange. Before, she seemed to hate Mr. Kuma, yelling at Mr. Kuma, but this Party composed of Friends, Fiance, and several Guests, and it's also an Engagement Party worth celebrating. If she really hated him, she could choose not to invite Mr. Kuma, to avoid being annoyed," Chi Feichei stared at Shu Kenzaki with a calm Expression, "In addition to Mr. Kuma's Personality, and the Situation of him suddenly crying when he wrote Blessing Message before, the Truth should be that Miss Kaoru Kusano and Mr. Kuma are the Couple, but he may have not responded to Miss Kaoru Kusano because of his timidity, inferiority, and other Reasons, so Miss Kaoru Kusano found you to act, wanting to use this Method to force Mr. Kuma to be a little braver and express his Goodwill."
Yuki Yueno's Face changed slightly, and she turned her head to look at Shu Kenzaki in surprise, "I-Is... Is that so?" Mouri Ran also looked at Shu Kenzaki.
Shu Kenzaki smiled helplessly, then nodded seriously, "That's right, Kaoru and I are indeed not engaged, it's just acting. The person she has always liked is Mr. Kuma..." Mori Kogoro: "..." This... He didn't think so much. But in front of Outsider, he can't back down, maintain seriousness.
Terumi Hoshino also looked helpless, "If I had known that this kind of Matter would happen, and that there would be a Famous Detective like Mr. Mouri to see through it, I should have stopped you from carrying out this Plan in the first place."
"Sister Terumi..." Yuki Yueno looked at Terumi Hoshino in disbelief, "You also knew?"
"Yeah," Terumi Hoshino lowered her head and lit a Cigarette with a Lighter, "When they discussed it with me at the beginning, I felt it wouldn't work..."
Yuki Yueno suddenly knelt on the ground, covering her Face and crying out loud, "Kaoru..." Terumi Hoshino was stunned for a moment, then squatted down to comfort her, "Okay, Yuki, no one wants to see this kind of Matter happen..."
"No, I'm sorry to Kaoru..." Originally, after cutting Kaoru Kusano's Neck, Yuki Yueno Intention to take Diabetes Medication and commit Suicide as well. After knowing the inside story in advance... her Mentality collapsed! "It was me who did it... it's all me..." "Mr. Mouri is right..." Yuki Yueno sobbed and told the process of her crime.
She first knocked on the Bathroom Door, and after Kaoru Kusano opened the Door, she drugged Kaoru Kusano, and then used her long, sharp Thumb Nail to cut Kaoru Kusano's Neck. Afterwards, she dripped the Blood on the Raincoat onto the Corridor, put all the Things in a Bag and threw it Outside the Door, wanting to Disguise it as being done by that Crazy Fan who harassed Kaoru Kusano running in. Choosing those Gloves full of holes was also to make it easier for the sharp fingernails to protrude from the Gloves. Originally, she Intention to use a Nail Clipper to cut her fingernails, but she couldn't find a Nail Clipper, so she used her Teeth to directly bite off the murderous fingernail and threw it into the Washroom Toilet and flushed it away... Honestly, she confessed everything clearly.
Conan listened, always feeling a bit off, the Joy of solving the Mystery is gone again... No, no, how could he think like this? Human Life is a matter of life and death, he can't say Joy!
"But why?" Yoko Okino asked in confusion, "Why did you do this?"
"Si Lang hates Lang Lang doesn't know." Chi Feichei said, "It's not only written for Mr. Kuma, but also for Mr. Kenzaki."
Shu Kenzaki looked at Yuki Yueno in surprise, "C-Could it be that Yuki... you..."
... Outside, the Elevator Door on the Floor opened.
"Hmm... the injured person is called Kaoru Kusano, 20 years old this year, living in Room 1, 28th Floor," Inspector Megure led the team out of the Elevator and walked towards the Entrance, a little puzzled, "But a 20-year-old Girl living alone in this Luxury Apartment, is she from which wealthy family, a Young Miss?"
"Police Officer, don't you know?" Wataru Takagi pressed the Doorbell, explaining with some anticipation, "She is a Member of the 'Earth Ladies Team'!"
Inspector Megure misunderstood the meaning, "Insecticide? What is that?" "Uh, no..." Wataru Takagi just wanted to explain, when the Door was opened.
Yoko Okino, wearing an 'Alien Costume', opened the Door, raised her eyes to look at Inspector Megure, with Tears still in her eyes. Behind her, Terumi Hoshino had just helped Yuki Yueno up, and they were still wearing Team Uniforms that were brightly colored and exaggerated in Style.
Inspector Megure looked at the 'Antenna' on the heads of several people, and then looked at the Gauze Dress on the three Girls, his old Face flushed red, and he scratched his head and laughed, "R-Really... I'm really sorry! We seem to have gone to the wrong Place..."
Mori Kogoro, standing in the Rear, spoke, "Inspector Megure, you've arrived!" Not the wrong Place? "Cough," Inspector Megure coughed dryly, restored his serious Face to ease the embarrassment, and led the team into the Door, "Brother Chi, I've met you at the Crime Scene again."
Mori Kogoro scratched his head with a smile, "Inspector Megure, if you say that, it will cause misunderstandings. This is the Incident summoning me, Famous Detective Mori Kogoro!"
Inspector Megure chuckled inwardly, raised his eyes and saw Chi Feichei, "Oh! Brother Chi is here this time too?" "Inspector Megure, long time no see." Chi Feichei greeted.
Inspector Megure had black lines all over his head. Thinking carefully, it seemed that he hadn't seen Chi Feichei for a while, but every time he saw these regulars at the Crime Scene, his Mood was very complicated, "Alright, please tell me about the specific Situation." Wataru Takagi took out his Police Handbook, ready to Record.
"Okay," Mori Kogoro's Expression became serious, "Then, let me tell the Police about the Situation..." The Purpose of them coming here, the Identities of the other people present, the Situation before and after Kaoru Kusano was injured... Wataru Takagi recorded quickly, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, Mr. Mouri is very skilled in his Business. Understanding the Situation doesn't require repeated questioning and explanation. No wonder Inspector Megure directly looks for these old acquaintances to understand the Situation every time he comes, it's so comfortable to Record.
"Before the Police arrived, we found this Plastic Bag at the Entrance," Mori Kogoro looked at the Plastic Bag that had already been brought in, "Inside are a Raincoat stained with Blood, and Gloves with holes..." Inspector Megure looked at the Plastic Bag that had obviously been turned over, and glanced at Mori Kogoro and Chi Feichei with Half-Moon Eyes. This is the most annoying thing about having Detectives at the Scene. Although he knows that these people will not destroy some Traces or leave Fingerprint, they investigate privately before the Police even arrive... it will corrupt others!
[Sound of falling down] Begging for Monthly Pass...
[Sound of door closing]
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 482 A Certain Liquor-Stealing Hissashi
"Afterwards, I analyzed that this incident was an inside job..." Mori Kogoro said.
"Oh?" Inspector Megure asked, puzzled.
Mori Kogoro babbled on, explaining his entire Deduction.
His guess about the Criminal's Process, the reasons for locking down an insider job, his unusual Judgment of the Weapon, his Reasoning about the complex Relationships between several stars, and Yuki Yueno's confession...
Inspector Megure listened seriously, nodding from time to time, and suddenly felt something was off.
Wait, the Case is already solved?
Isn't the Procedure a bit off?
Wataru Takagi also stopped recording, looking at Mori Kogoro with some Doubt.
According to past situations, it should be that they arrive, conduct an Investigation, and then after a while, Mr. Mouri, who secretly follows the Police to understand the Clues, enters a Sleeping Deduction State, conducts Reasoning, and then, the Criminal confesses...
They just arrived, how is it over already?
Inspector Megure sized up Mori Kogoro with a face full of Suspicion, and...
He didn't even fall asleep?
Something's wrong!
"...In short, that's how it is." Mori Kogoro finished speaking in a string, feeling his Throat a little dry, and couldn't help but sigh in a low voice, "It's still better to do Reasoning in a Sleeping State, you won't feel uncomfortable in your Throat from talking too much..."
Conan laughed dryly from the side.
Those Sleeping Deductions, he's the one doing all the talking, Uncle can solve a Case after waking up from a nap, of course he won't feel uncomfortable in his Throat...
The Police couldn't close the Case just like that, they still had to conduct a Scene Investigation and ask for Testimony from others, and by the way, have Yuki Yueno restate the Process of the crime.
After a round of Investigation, they were busy until after 10 PM. Nothing unexpected happened, the Culprit was indeed Yuki Yueno.
Inspector Megure listened to Wataru Takagi's Report, and sized up Mori Kogoro again and again.
Has Younger Brother Mori improved? Or was it a lucky guess?
He deeply remembered that when Mori Kogoro wasn't asleep before, he always led their Police astray. Even if this time was just a lucky guess, being able to guess right is a kind of progress.
"Ding-ling-ling—"
The Landline Phone hanging on the Wall suddenly rang.
Yoko Okino, who had been standing dejectedly beside her, was stunned for a moment. Seeing the others looking over, she hesitantly answered the Phone Call, "Hello... Yes, I'm Kaoru Kusano's Friend... What? Little Kaoru she..."
Seeing Yoko Okino's face change drastically, the others immediately became nervous.
"Yo-Yoko..." Yuki Yueno was frightened.
Terumi Hoshino also quickly asked, "What's wrong? Is it a Call from the Hospital?"
"Hello, could it be..." Mori Kogoro's face turned grave.
"It's nothing," Yoko Okino hung up the Phone Call, turned her head, and said with a smile while wiping away Tears, "The Surgery was very successful, in a few Hours, Little Kaoru will be able to wake up."
Inspector Megure breathed a sigh of relief, and looked at Yuki Yueno with a serious face, "Then, Miss Yueno, please come with us..."
"Inspector Megure," Chi Feichei, who was standing in front of the Window, Turn Head, "Now, not only the Hospital, but there are also many Reporters downstairs who rushed over after hearing the News. If you take Miss Yuki Yueno Downstairs now, her Life will be completely ruined. Whether or Not you want to wait a while? When Miss Kaoru Kusano wakes up, you can also ask her Whether or Not she wants to pursue the matter."
"But..." Inspector Megure hesitated.
Mori Kogoro also helped to intercede, "Inspector Megure, even if we go back to the Police Department for Investigation, it won't hurt to wait for a while, right?"
Inspector Megure nodded, "Okay, then we'll wait until the Reporters disperse before talking about it."
"Thank you!" Yoko Okino said quickly.
"Thank you." Terumi Hoshino also thanked seriously, feeling a little emotional in her heart.
Besides Kudo Shinichi, there are still many capable and considerate people in the World to be a fan of~
After Chi Feichei brought the Plot back on track, he returned to the Sofa in the Living Room and sat down.
He was surrounded by Reporters Downstairs, he didn't want to be bothered by interviews and filming, and he couldn't leave for the time being...
The Meals on the Table had become ice-cold, and to protect the Scene, he couldn't eat either...
He waited until after 12 PM, when News came from the Hospital that Kaoru Kusano had woken up. The Reporters Downstairs couldn't wait for the Police and the Criminal, and finally couldn't help but run to the Hospital.
Kaoru Kusano called to say that she would not pursue the matter, and hoped that the Police would keep the Case Details Confidentiality.
With the intervention of Yuki Yueno's Talent Agency, the Statement to the outside World became—
Kaoru Kusano was cut by a fat Genta's Mom.
...
1 AM.
Chi Feichei returned Home, made something to eat, and then went to bed.
Not only his Work and Rest Schedule, but he felt that if this continued, even his eating Time would be messed up.
He woke up in one sleep, at 8 AM.
Chi Feichei, again wearing Raki's Disguise Mask, went to see Fulante, helped with Disguise, and also got a Disk from Fulante. After returning Home, he used the Computer to check the Data inside the Disk.
TomoDa, who Fulante had established a Connection with, had already gone to Sea with the Cargo Ship, but as an Accountant who had infiltrated the Smuggling Ring, Fulante was not marginalized. She could still contact other people in the Ring, and even intended to contact Wataru Ichiro, the leader of the Smuggling Ring, in the next two days.
Wataru Ichiro opened a Shipping Company as a cover for Smuggling activities. The Company's Cargo Ships travel between Japan and America, transporting Cargo.
He asked Fulante to get the sailing Records from recent years, which was not difficult for Fulante, who could access the Freight and Smuggling Accounts, but just like Fulante said—there was too much.
Fulante directly copied all the sailing Records, Bills, and other Things from other people's Computers to the Disk.
Which Cargo Ship departed at what Date, how much Cargo was loaded, when it was expected to arrive, when it actually arrived, when it returned... Just the Dates of the Records were a pile, plus some budget and expense Amounts. At a Glance, the form was densely packed with Numbers.
In addition, what Fulante copied was not only the Records and Accounts of the Shipping Company, but also those of the Smuggling side, and the Data was even more frighteningly large.
Chi Feichei first packaged and uploaded the Private Account Accounts to the Organization Information Data Bank.
These can be used as Evidence of Wataru Ichiro's Smuggling, but not as Evidence of that Military Official's Smuggling.
To threaten and control that Military Official, he still had to start from America.
However, that Military Official was hiding very deeply. Currently, to lock down the other party, any Clue was crucial. The sailing Records were considered the only Connection with the other party. If he looked carefully, he might be able to dig out some Clues.
...
For the whole Day, except for Going Out to buy Food Ingredients, cooking, eating, drinking Liquor, and going to the Restroom, Chi Feichei sat in front of the Computer.
It wasn't until 7 PM in the evening that he finished reading all the Records.
Hissashi was lying prone on the Table in a 'lazy snake lying prone' State. Noticing Chi Feichei Get Up, Turn Head See the pile of forms on the Computer Screen, he felt Dizziness, "Master, have you found anything?"
"Not yet, I just roughly read it once."
Chi Feichei went to the Kitchen to get a Cup, put a large Cup of Ice Cubes in it, poured Raki Wine, and returned to the Living Room with the Cup. He sat down in front of the Computer again, put the Cup on the Table, and continued to flip through the Records.
Hissashi looked up at Chi Feichei's focused Face, See Chi Feichei's Eyes reflecting rows of Numbers, felt dizzy again, lies prone.
"If you feel bored, go play Game by Oneself, or play Kendama." Chi Feichei was still staring at the Computer Screen, picked up the Cup and took a sip of Liquor.
After being familiar with the anise flavor, he didn't feel anything anymore. Drinking it was quite enjoyable.
"I've been playing Kendama all Day today, I'm so tired, and I don't want to play Game again. Feimo is Offline, Witch Lady is Offline, Ai and Mr. Amuro are also Offline. It's just me playing Game, it's not Fun at all..." Hissashi rolled over, his belly facing the sky, his Head resting on the edge of the Keyboard, staring at the Wine Glass in Chi Feichei's Hand.
As the Ice Cubes melted into Ice Water, the Anise Wine, which was originally as clear as Water, gradually became more and more milky white, which looked interesting.
Chi Feichei put down the Cup and continued to stare at the Computer Screen.
Hissashi Look Look Chi Feichei, moved, moved, moved... quietly moved to the edge of the Cup, and Look Look Chi Feichei again, poked his Head out.
It will just taste a little bit, just a little bit...
Chi Feichei focused on flipping through those Records, looking for Rules.
Just like Fulante said, from Boston to the Port area of Quincy, there were berthing Records.
On the surface, Wataru Ichiro's Shipping Company was doing legitimate business, and there was no Problem with the entry and exit Records. It should be that after sailing, small Ships were arranged to transport the Smuggling Things to the Sea, and load them onto the Ship at Sea.
The Relationship with Customs should also be cleared.
Not to mention Japan, on the American side, that Military Official was probably also involved.
In other words, the other party was not only Smuggling Armaments, but also helping to clear Relationships. In addition, Wataru Ichiro did not choose to travel back and forth to the US West Coast, but had been berthing in Massachusetts on the East Coast... The other party was likely to have served in the Navy there, or even still be in office.
What else? Are there any other Clues...
Hissashi Turn Head, See Chi Feichei is still staring at the Screen, and quietly poked his Head out again, drinking Liquor.
Hmm, the Scent is so strong, a bit difficult to accept, but thinking that Master drinks so much and is fine, it shouldn't be poisonous, drink with confidence, drink with confidence.
Chi Feichei logged into the Organization's Data Bank, and looked at the Data shared by Rum. It was estimated that Rum had the same Judgment, and selected a part of the high-level personnel who had served or were currently serving in the Navy in that area.
There were quite a few people on the List, eight.
Rum should still be investigating and screening.
After the Cargo Ship berths, the two sides may meet and have Meals.
Even if they don't meet, when that Military Official needs Cash, Wataru Ichiro will always send some Cash Bonus to them, right? If there are good Things, they always have to send some to their Door as Gifts to maintain their Relationship, right?
In short, unless they completely sever contact, otherwise there will always be Traces to follow. Rum is having people investigate 'what the eight people on the List were doing during the Time when the Cargo Ship berthed in the past', using this Method to try to screen and reduce the number of suspicious targets.
Joining this kind of screening is always better than waiting for News from Fulante...
Hissashi paid attention to Chi Feichei, stealing Liquor little by little.
Hmm... feels so floaty~
Chi Feichei's Gaze paused on the recent two berthing Times, quickly Grab the mouse to slide the form down, staring at the berthing Times one by one.
Monday, Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Tuesday, Friday...
No.
The berthing Time at the Port on the US East Coast, not once was on Sunday!
Specifically, from Saturday afternoon to Sunday afternoon, there was no Record of Cargo Ships berthing at the American Coast, even the departure Time avoided this Time period.
Why?
"Pa-da!" Hissashi leaned over on the back of Chi Feichei's Hand holding the mouse.
Chi Feichei Turn Head, See the Liquor in the Wine Glass next to him was obviously about one centimeter shorter, and immediately Understood.
Hissashi is stealing Liquor...
Hissashi leaned against the back of Chi Feichei's Hand, and his Tail rolled up Chi Feichei's Wrist little by little, "enmmm..."
Chi Feichei retracted his Line of Sight and continued to Look at the sailing Record form.
In the Records of the US East Coast Port in the past five years, the Cargo Ship has never berthed or sailed during the Time period from Saturday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. It can't be a coincidence.
Even the berthing Records on Saturdays and Sundays are very few, accounting for less than 1% of the overall Ratio of berthing Records, only three Times, and all three Times were because of sudden changes in Weather at Sea, which delayed the Time.
In other words, Wataru Ichiro's Smuggling team is avoiding arriving in America or departing from America during this Time period...
Why?
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 483 Hissashi Still Alive?
In the past five years, Massachusetts...
Chi Feichei checked the Port situation, everything was normal.
In recent years, the Port in Massachusetts has been normal on Saturdays and Sundays. Other Cargo Ships still docked as usual, and there were no special urgent Inspections.
So, why would Wataru Ichiro specifically avoid this time?
Judging by the status of both parties, it would only be Wataru Ichiro accommodating and flattering that Military Official, not the other way around.
The time from Saturday afternoon to Sunday afternoon...
Is that Military Official on vacation? Does he have other things to do? Or does he simply dislike this time slot?
In the list provided by Rum, the investigations into those eight people did not specifically mention this time period, nor did anyone consistently rest during this time. Moreover, there were some retired Military Officials who were resting every day.
Does he need to spend this time with Family? Or for training?
But it shouldn't be like this for five years, right?
An activity that persists for so long...
Coupled with the procedure for Smuggled Goods...
Chi Feichei paused for a moment, moved Hissashi, who was wrapped around his right hand, to his left hand, opened Email on his Computer, packaged the Sailing Data and sent it to Rum, and also sent an Email to Rum.
[Confirm the Religious Belief of those eight people.
In the past five years, Cargo Ships have never arrived at the US East Coast Port between Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon. The target is suspected to be a devout Christian who attends Worship on Sundays.
——Raki (Pinyin name)]
Wataru Ichiro did not bribe the Port Inspector, but instead loaded and unloaded Smuggled Goods at Sea near the Port. The Process may require the target's Cooperation, or when discovered by the Sea patrol, the target may need to use Relationship and mediate.
To avoid disturbing the target during Worship, Wataru Ichiro specifically avoided docking or departing on Sundays.
And the time after Saturday afternoon also needs to be set aside to allow the target to rest well for the night and prepare for Worship the next day.
If his speculation is correct, and the target has been consistently attending Worship every week for almost five years or even longer, he is definitely a devout Christian.
Don't be fooled by the high Ratio of Christians in the total population of America. According to his Knowledge, many people are baptized at birth and become Christians.
If someone asks, he might say, 'Yes, I am a Christian,' but he himself is not that fanatical. He might go to Worship, but not every week, and some people hardly ever go to Worship.
In this way, the scope of those eight people can be narrowed down again.
Of course, this is one Possibility, and there may be other Reasons.
But if we can rule it out, let's do so. First, find one or two of the most likely targets for Investigation. If the Investigation is wrong, then we'll rethink in a different Direction.
In any case, the time slot from Saturday afternoon to Sunday afternoon is definitely an important Clue!
[According to their Archive in the military, seven of them are Christians. As for Whether or Not they are devout, I will have people confirm it.
You try to test Wataru Ichiro's Attitude towards Christianity.
——Rum]
[Ok. ——Raki (Pinyin name)]
After replying to Rum, Chi Feichei also sent an Email to Saki Midorikawa, telling Saki Midorikawa that there was No Need to run around everywhere, and to focus on investigating Boston and Quincy.
He felt that the target was probably in the Boston and Quincy area. If he had to ask for a Reason...
There was no Reason, just a Feeling.
Currently, Feimo is strolling around Boston, scouting the terrain, so there's actually No Need to notify him again.
Early The Next Day morning, when Chi Feichei was helping Fulante with Disguise, he asked Fulante to test Wataru Ichiro's Attitude towards Christianity, and then he drove Car away.
He changed Car, removed his Disguise, and went to pick up Ai Haibara.
It was Time again to take the Little Girl out for a walk.
There was No Need to keep an eye on Fulante at all times. As long as she could return to Tokyo by Tomorrow morning, it would be fine.
After looking at Reports all Day yesterday, he also wanted to relax a bit and go to the Open Ranch to ride a Horse.
He hoped this Long String would quickly end the Investigation stage.
Almost every Day, he had to choose different Places, confirm Safety, Disguise Oneself, help Fulante Disguise. He rarely had a few days of rest, which was quite tiring.
...
On the boundless Grassland, a cool Wind blew gently.
The Red Car lowered its Bus Roof and sped along the Road.
"There haven't been any Reports about July in the past two days, except for some Bribery Scandals, Murder Cases, Policy Reports, and Ms. Kusano you mentioned Just Now, who is retiring and marrying Mr. Agent..."
Ai Haibara sat in the Passenger Seat, propping her chin with one Hand, looking at the Grassland Outside the window, letting the strong Wind mixed with the Aura of Soil and Green Grass mess up her Hair. Her Heart felt relaxed. "By the Way, there are also Reports about the 'Inter-Genre Singing Competition'. A Reporter said that he originally thought it would be four Judges and four groups competing against each other, but unexpectedly, the Program Planning was to have the Judges first eliminate half of the Trainees in their own groups. The Idea is novel, but also very cruel..."
Chi Feichei drove the Car, quietly listening to Ai Haibara's babbling.
"I also think it's cruel enough," Ai Haibara withdrew her Line of Sight from Outside the window and looked at Chi Feichei. "Didn't the four Judges protest to you that This Is making things difficult for them?"
"No," Chi Feichei said straightforwardly, "They already knew the Rule early on. When choosing people, they Decided who they would cultivate as an Ace and who they would abandon as Cannon Fodder."
Ai Haibara choked, and with Half-Moon Eyes, she Teasingly said, "Hearing these inside stories, it really makes people Sigh at the Darkness inside. Are some people destined to be discarded?"
"There's no such thing as destined," Chi Feichei explained, "The List in the Hearts of the four Judges will be adjusted according to the Situation. It's not impossible for a Dark Horse to appear. After All, it's a Program for the Audience. The Champion must be convincing, Otherwise they will be scolded."
"That's true," Ai Haibara nodded, and then Teasingly said, "Now, many people on the Forum are asking Minye to participate in the competition, and they even say he's an uncrowned King. His Song has been at the top of the Oricon Chart for a week now. Should we Consider throwing him out to take Advertising Endorsements?"
"If it gets to the point where even the President has to take Advertising Endorsements, then THK Company won't be far from bankruptcy," Chi Feichei said.
This Program is making a killing.
In addition to the huge Sponsorship Advertising Fees, there are also those Songs.
The Agreement for participating in the Program had a Statement that most of the Profits from those Songs belong to them.
In addition, people with more Ability and Audience appeal have all been signed by THK Company. In the future, they can casually throw them out to participate in an Activity or Endorsement, and they will also make a Profit.
"It's precisely because they may never be seen again in the future that they are especially missed and sought after, just like Kudo Yukiko, who retired from the Entertainment Industry and got married at the age of 20 after becoming a big Fire," Ai Haibara commented, and then asked, "By the Way, what about Hissashi? Didn't you bring it?"
In the past, even if Hissashi didn't run out, it liked to rest its Head on Chi Feichei's collar and secretly Look Outside. Today, from getting in the Car until now, she hadn't seen Hissashi at all.
"It's in my Coat Pocket," Chi Feichei said.
Ai Haibara leaned over, Reached Out and pulled Hissashi out of Chi Feichei's Pocket. Seeing Hissashi soft, motionless, and not even spitting its Snake Tongue, she was startled. Her usually calm Face even looked a bit lost composure, "Fei, Brother Hassashi..."
"Don't worry," Chi Feichei said, "It stole Liquor last night and is still hungover."
Hangover, hungover?
Ai Haibara looked at Hissashi in her Hand, which looked like a dead Snake, and was still a bit uneasy.
Actually, she really wanted to ask...
Is Hissashi still alive?
Snakes are usually cool to the touch, and she couldn't quite tell.
All the way, Ai Haibara didn't Say anything, and kept observing Hissashi in her Hand. It wasn't until she saw Hissashi slowly spit its Snake Tongue that she felt a little more at ease. She carefully put Hissashi back into Chi Feichei's Outerwear Pocket, but after thinking about it, worried that Hissashi might accidentally fall out and be stepped on, she took it out again and put it in the Small Backpack that Chi Feichei had bought for her.
Even if it wasn't dead, she was worried that Hissashi would just become stupid.
She felt that Hissashi had become very dull...
...
At the Ranch Entrance ahead on the Road, a Woman looked around left and right. When she saw the Red Car approaching, she immediately stepped aside. After the Car drove into the Ranch Parking Lot and stopped, she smiled and walked forward.
"Mr. Chi, Mr. Onan said that calculating the Time, you would be arriving soon, so he asked me to wait for you here!"
Chi Feichei took Ai Haibara out of the Car. Before, he had brought Ai Haibara to ride a Horse once. On the way this time, he had also Called and spoken to the Ranch owner.
"Ai is here too." The Woman smiled, bent down, and greeted Ai Haibara. "You're very cool again today!"
"Thank You..." Ai Haibara hesitated, paused, "Sister Sanae."
"Ms. Takeuchi, is Mr. Onan inside?" Chi Feichei asked.
"You can just call me Takeuchi or Sanae," Takeuchi Sanae smiled, turned around, and walked Inside the Room. "Please come with me. Mr. Onan is waiting for you in the Reception Room. Mr. Ninomiya has gone to the City for shopping and should be back soon."
Chi Feichei held Ai Haibara's Hand and followed, saying in a low voice, "There's No Need to force Oneself to do things you don't like. Friendship gained through accommodation is not Real Friendship."
Ai Haibara looked up at Chi Feichei, lowered her Head and thought for a moment, "I Understand."
She had been learning to 'release goodwill' for the past few days, and it was indeed very uncomfortable, as if she wasn't even herself anymore.
Now that she thought about it, she was just being stubborn again. It seemed that other people accepting her didn't care whether she was approachable and kind, or whether she was sunny and cheerful.
Just as they entered the Door, a Man wearing a Cowboy Outfit and sporting a figure-eight beard greeted them with a hearty laugh.
"Mr. Chi, you're here. Oh, and Ai is here too..." Ranch owner Mr. Onan walked closer, bent down to look at Ai Haibara, and spread out his hands. "Watch closely, I'm going to perform a Magic Trick for you~"
Ai Haibara looked at Mr. Onan's hands.
Takeuchi Sanae smiled from the side and explained to Chi Feichei in a low voice, "Last time Mr. Onan tried to tease Ai but didn't succeed. He's been muttering about it during this time, saying that if Ai comes again, he must perform a wonderful Magic Trick for her to see."
Mr. Onan clasped his palms and rubbed his hands together, quietly shaking out the Chocolate hidden in his Sleeve and holding it in his right Hand. "Look!"
Ai Haibara looked at Mr. Onan Speechlessly: "..."
It wasn't that she didn't want to give Face.
It was just that for this kind of Performance where you could hear the sound of the Plastic Bag and even saw the Chocolate Wrapper in his Sleeve earlier, she really couldn't bring herself to applaud and praise against her will.
"Looks like it failed again," Mr. Onan regretfully touched his nose, without taking back the Chocolate in his Hand. "Then, Little Girl, would you like to try this piece of Chocolate?"
"We just had a Snack on the way..." Ai Haibara said.
"Alright, it's that I chose the wrong timing," Mr. Onan straightened up, put the Chocolate on the Counter to the side, and touched his chin in Consideration. "Actually, should I have chosen Flowers? Girls should like Flowers more, right? No, no, for Little Girls, it's better to use Magic Tricks to conjure up Plush Toys or something like that..."
Ai Haibara looked blank.
She regretted it.
If she had known that this Uncle was unwilling to give up and was still thinking about the next awkward Performance, she should have Cooperated a little Just Now and cheered and applauded...
Chapter 484 Occupational Disease Strikes Again and Again?
Ōkusu Tomoyuki was still smiling as he teased Haibara Ai, "So, will the young lady choose the same Pony as last time today?"
There was no helping it, this Little Girl with a cold face was too cute, and he couldn't help but want to tease her...
Haibara Ai nodded. She quite liked the Pony she rode last time and was familiar with it, so she didn't want to change.
"Then what about Mr. Chi?" Ōkusu Tomoyuki turned his head and asked Chi Feichei.
"Same as last time." Chi Feichei was also too lazy to change.
None of the Horses in this ranch could communicate.
It wasn't that they were completely without Spirituality, but they were all still ignorant.
"I want to go see Madam Rippu first," Haibara Ai said, "Last time we came, didn't Mr. Onan say she had a miscarriage?"
"How is the Situation now?" Chi Feichei also asked.
'Madam Rippu' was the Mare responsible for breeding at this Ok Ranch, and also the Mother of the Pony that Haibara Ai had chosen.
When they came last time, it hadn't been long since Madam Rippu had a miscarriage, and she looked sickly.
"Then I'll take you over to take a look," Ōkusu Tomoyuki turned around and led the way to the back where the Horses were kept. As they walked, the smile on his Face faded, and he sighed, "Her Mental State has been much better recently, and she's not like those few Days after losing her Child, refusing to eat or drink..."
Takeuchi Sanae followed behind, looking at the Mare over there, "However, the Doctor said that she won't be able to have Children again in the future."
Ōkusu Tomoyuki stopped in front of the Mare, Reach Out and hugged her, "Mr. Chi and Ai are here to see you, do you remember?"
Madam Rippu lowered her Head and nuzzled Ōkusu Tomoyuki, her big Eyes filled with low Mood.
Haibara Ai also stepped forward and Reach Out to touch Madam Rippu.
"Alright," Ōkusu Tomoyuki felt that the Atmosphere was a bit sad, not suitable for Children, released his embrace, and gently patted Madam Rippu's Head, "Madam Rippu is very strong, she'll be fine after a while, let's go see the Pony."
Turning past this row of stables, the group saw in the last stall, a Gray Pony nodding its Head and taking happy Footsteps, the White Patch on its Forehead, shaped like a crescent moon, also swaying.
Haibara Ai's Mood instantly improved, and she quickened her Footsteps to follow Ōkusu Tomoyuki.
Hearing the Footsteps, the Pony raised its Head and looked at the group of people coming over, serious for a second, slightly raised its Head, standing straight, looking like 'Baby is super elegant and steady'.
"Pfft!" Takeuchi Sanae chuckled, "This Child has really become more and more naughty recently."
"Ai, it suits you quite well." Chi Feichei lowered his Head and said to Haibara Ai.
Haibara Ai, who was happily walking towards the Pony, stopped her Footsteps, looked up at Chi Feichei Speechless, "Oh? Really?"
Was he Teasing her?
"Yeah." Chi Feichei nodded.
Haibara Ai choked, Never Mind, she wouldn't argue with Chi Feichei, she would go see her Pony.
The Pony first nuzzled the Hand that Ōkusu Tomoyuki Reach Out, and seeing Haibara Ai standing in front of it, lowered its Head to look, seemed to Realize who it was, and lowered its Head to nuzzle Haibara Ai.
Haibara Ai Reach Out and hugged the Horse's Head, put her Head close, and smiled with her Eyes curved, "You still remember me..."
Huh?
Ōkusu Tomoyuki looked at Haibara Ai in surprise.
He thought this Little Girl was always cold and aloof.
Haibara Ai noticed three Lines of Sight falling on her, put on a cold face in a second, Turn Head and asked, "What's wrong?"
The person who was just laughing like a childish Kid, definitely wasn't her...
She wouldn't be that childish!
"Pfft!" Takeuchi Sanae chuckled again, turned her Head and looked at Chi Feichei.
Mr. Chi was right, they really were a good match...
"Nothing, nothing." Ōkusu Tomoyuki said, unable to help but smile on his Face.
Haibara Ai felt that she had lost Face again, suppressed her embarrassment, Turn Head back, looked at the crescent White Patch on the Pony's Head, and thought of Madam Rippu again.
Madam Rippu was also Gray, and also had a White Patch on her Head, but it was more rounded.
Compared to other Ponies, this was the one that looked most like Madam Rippu.
"Is it Madam Rippu's youngest Child? Will this Child be sold in the future?"
It was also Madam Rippu's last Child.
"This..." Ōkusu Tomoyuki hesitated for a moment, "If someone likes it, or if it has Talent for Competition, it will be sold to the Racecourse in two years, actually, the Racecourse also orders a batch of Horses that look strong and young every year."
Haibara Ai hugged the Pony and fell into Silence.
Takeuchi Sanae explained softly to Haibara Ai, "A Mare's miscarriage is a considerable loss for the ranch. Mr. Onan bought another batch of Ponies before, and the Funds are a bit tight, so we have to contact buyers and sell a batch of Horses, but don't worry, this Child is still young, and can probably be raised for another year or two."
"Ai, Whether or Not to buy this Pony?" Chi Feichei asked.
Buying a Pony to Keep Company with Haibara Ai and play was also good.
"Buy it?" Haibara Ai hesitated, "But..."
"Usually, it will be kept here," Chi Feichei said, "If we buy it, it won't be sold, and no one else will ride it. When you come here again in the future, just choose it."
Ōkusu Tomoyuki smiled and said, "We also have many Horses here that have Masters, but they are just kept here. If you want to ride a Horse, just choose your own Horse, and we will take good care of them."
"Just consider it a Pet. If you have Time to take care of it, you can also take it back to raise for a few Days. If you can't take care of it, send it back." Chi Feichei added.
Haibara Ai was a little tempted.
It wouldn't be sold, and she could also take it back to take care of?
It seemed very...
Uh, wait, there's definitely no way to raise a Horse in Chi Feichei's Apartment Building, Doctor Agasa's House has a Courtyard, so it's possible, but when she thought of other Households walking Dogs after Meals, and her walking a Horse after Meals, she felt the style was a bit Weird.
But then again, the Pets Chi Feichei raised were not common, there were Snakes and Crows, so it wouldn't be strange for her to raise a Horse as a Pet, right?
As soon as Chi Feichei saw Haibara Ai's hesitant look, he knew that Haibara Ai was persuaded, Turn Head to look at Ōkusu Tomoyuki, "Mr. Onan, let's talk about the Price..."
Ōkusu Tomoyuki smiled and said, "Then let's go to my Office and sit for a while, how about it?"
The two people returned Inside the Room to talk about the Price.
Haibara Ai touched the Pony's Head and followed.
Takeuchi Sanae poured Tea for Chi Feichei and Ōkusu Tomoyuki, and also poured a glass of Orange Juice for Haibara Ai.
Ōkusu Tomoyuki took out a Document, opened it, and placed it in front of Chi Feichei, "Madam Rippu is a Dutch Warmblood Horse, and the Pony's Father is also a Dutch Warmblood Horse, this is the Pedigree Certificate, as well as the Vaccination Certificate since birth, Physical Examination Situation, this Child is now one year and three months old, very healthy..."
Chi Feichei roughly flipped through the Document.
Haibara Ai also leaned over to look.
"Dutch Warmblood Horses are most suitable for equestrian Performance and dressage," Ōkusu Tomoyuki said, "For dressage, training can start now, but our ranch does not have professional trainers, so we can't Help with this, if Mr. Chi and Ai need it, we can also Help contact trainers..."
"Mr. Onan, please tell me the Price of the Horse, and the Fee for one year of boarding," Chi Feichei said, "If it's suitable, we will sign the Agreement now."
Ōkusu Tomoyuki choked, "You don't want to go Check the Pony again?"
"No Need, I saw it last time," Chi Feichei said, "The Bones are very straight, the hip Joint to the spine is relatively flat, the neck and Skull are large, the four Foot are sturdy, the Teeth are neat, it's still young now, if it's well-raised in the future, it will be a strong and good Horse, the disadvantage is that the coat color is a bit mixed, the White Patch on the top of the Head is nothing, the crescent moon Pattern is a feature instead, but the Feather of the mane and Tail are mixed white and Gray, which doesn't look very good, but it's still thick and smooth, and there's nothing wrong with the Body..."
Ōkusu Tomoyuki, dumbfounded.
Takeuchi Sanae, dumbfounded.
"The Nutrition supplements like muscle and Bone growth hormone are quite good, But, Mr. Onan may not have noticed a Problem," Chi Feichei looked at Ōkusu Tomoyuki, "This Pony is not thin, but according to the Observation Situation I made last time and this time, its Speed of gaining weight is a bit slow, and it has not reached the physique it should have at its Age."
"It seems to be like that," Ōkusu Tomoyuki nodded thoughtfully, and couldn't help but ask, "What's the Reason for this? I noticed this Problem before, but I asked a Doctor to do a Physical Examination, and the Pony didn't have any Disease, and its digestion is also very normal."
"Under normal Circumstances, Horses with less than 4 Hours of Exercise per Day are considered lightly exercised Horses, and the concentrate in the daily Fodder is controlled at about 15%, which is correct," Chi Feichei looked at Ōkusu Tomoyuki, "The Pony also doesn't have high-intensity Exercise, you probably just let it out to run around for a Day, but this Pony seems to like pacing and Leaping in the stable recently, you haven't counted these amounts of Exercise, if you count these amounts of Exercise, the ratio of concentrate should be about 20%."
Ōkusu Tomoyuki was stared at by Chi Feichei, and couldn't help but sweat a little, feeling like an Elementary School Student who had done something wrong, "Y-Yes, sorry..."
Huh? Wait...
Why did he Say Sorry?
This was still his Pony, right?
Even if he felt guilty and wanted to Say Sorry, he should Say it to the Pony.
Takeuchi Sanae laughed dryly, "Mr. Chi really knows a lot about these things, have you also raised Horses?"
"He is a Veterinarian," Haibara Ai Help to explain, looked at Chi Feichei, and said Teasingly, "Occupational Disease struck again?"
"A bit," Chi Feichei frankly admitted, "I'm a little better at Diagnosis and surgery."
As For internal medicine, Cell, parasites, etc., he didn't know so much about them.
"I See," Takeuchi Sanae chuckled, and couldn't help but ask, "Then how do you see Madam Rippu's Situation? Is her Body recovering quite well?"
"The recovery Situation is considered relatively good," Chi Feichei nodded, and then Realize something was wrong, he wasn't here for a consultation, "Mr. Onan, please quote the Price."
"Ah, sorry," Ōkusu Tomoyuki also Realize, they were here to talk about Horse trading, handed a Form to Chi Feichei, thought for a moment, "I will charge you 100,000 Japanese Yen for the Pony. As for boarding, there are many kinds of Fodder, you can Check the details, and we can also handle Insurance Procedures on your behalf..."
Chi Feichei Look at it, adult Horses and Ponies were separated, the breeding and Price were quite reasonable, there was basic breeding on the Form, and there were also some additional Accounts.
Haibara Ai leaned over to look along with him, she didn't quite understand, it was fine for Chi Feichei to decide, But...
The Fee for one year of breeding was more expensive than the Horse, much more expensive.
Alas, there was a sense of 'raising a daughter is really not easy'...
"Whether or Not to find someone to train dressage?" Chi Feichei Turn Head and asked Haibara Ai.
Haibara Ai Consider for two seconds, shook her Head, "No Need for now, we don't need it to participate in Competitions, daily training will also be very boring, let it play for a while longer, if we find that it likes it, then it's not too late to let it learn."
"You can try to train it yourself, it doesn't matter how well you train it, you can cultivate Emotion."
Chi Feichei Say a Sentence, and then communicated the breeding Solution with Ōkusu Tomoyuki.
Basic breeding package goes without saying, choose the best one, first board for a year, if it doesn't work, we can also change to other ranches, in addition, there are also additional Projects such as regular Physical Examination, daily Exercise training, transportation to Tokyo when necessary, designated good Horseshoes, designated Stable Bedding, etc., plus Insurance...
In the end, after calculation, the Pony is 100,000 Japanese Yen, and the boarding Fee for one year is 550,000 Japanese Yen.
Raising Horses is indeed more expensive than buying Horses.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 485 Pony Mikadzuki
After organizing all the agreements, Chi Feichei handed the pen to Haibara Ai, "Ai, sign."
Haibara Ai hesitated for a moment, "You sign it... consider it a gift from you to me, how about it?"
The identity of 'Haibara Ai' can't stand scrutiny. Although Japan doesn't require ID Card, if someone can prove her existence, then she exists, but she can't say her birthplace, parents, and other information. She always feels like she's an Unregistered Resident.
Moreover, if she grows up in the future, 'Haibara Ai' will no longer exist.
Besides, who knows if she will be eliminated by the Organization one day?
It's okay if the pony isn't outstanding, but if it's Valuable, someone might pop up to cause trouble.
Letting the pony be under her name is definitely not a good choice.
If it's a gift from Chi Feichei, even if 'Haibara Ai' disappears one day, the pony will still be under Chi Feichei's name, and it won't become an unowned Horse.
"Okay, consider it a gift from me to you," Chi Feichei transferred money to Ōkusu Tomoyuki and signed, "Think of a Name for the pony, and have Mr. Onan help with the Procedures another day."
The price Ōkusu Tomoyuki offered was quite reasonable. He definitely wanted to make a profit, but he didn't treat him like a fool to be fleeced. He was too lazy to argue about that little bit of Price.
With that Time and energy, he might as well write a Program Planning proposal, and the Fee for ten horses could be earned back.
"Hmm..." Haibara Ai thought for a while, "How about Mikadzuki? What do you think?"
"Sure." Chi Feichei filled in the Name on a Document, then handed a stack of Documents to Ōkusu Tomoyuki.
'Mikadzuki' means 'crescent moon', it's just the Japanese way of saying it.
The remaining Procedures such as registration and insurance would be left to Ōkusu Tomoyuki to handle.
Ōkusu Tomoyuki made a Business deal and was in a very good Mood, "Mr. Chi, it's almost noon, I'll have..."
"Click."
The Door was directly opened from the Outside.
"Mr. Onan, there are Guests at the Door, and there's no one Outside to greet them. I see your Ranch..." A Man in a dark blue Suit with a stout build brought someone directly in. He was stunned when he saw Chi Feichei and Haibara Ai sitting opposite Ōkusu Tomoyuki. Although Chi Feichei was wearing simple Clothes suitable for riding, his calm aura was enough to make people Value him. "So you have Guests. I was going to talk to you about our Matter. Didn't we agree to meet at 10:30 AM?"
Ōkusu Tomoyuki's Face was a little unsightly, but it was indeed because of Chi Feichei buying a Horse that he forgot the Time and forgot to have Takeuchi Sanae greet the Guests Outside. He was in the wrong. He handed one of the signed Contracts to Chi Feichei, "Sorry, Mr. Chi..."
"You guys talk," Chi Feichei took the Contract, Get Up and handed a Business Card to Ōkusu Tomoyuki. He leaned closer and lowered his voice, "If you have Funds Problems because of Madam Rippu's Matter and need Investment, you can contact me."
Ōkusu Tomoyuki was stunned for a moment after looking down and seeing the Words 'Advisor of Shinchi Group' on the Business Card. He nodded gratefully. Seeing that there were other people present, it was not convenient to talk about the Ranch's Situation. "Sanae, take Mr. Chi to see the horses. Mr. Chi, the Targets and Bow and Arrow you asked us to prepare last time are also ready."
"Mr. Chi, please come with me." Takeuchi Sanae led the two away from the Room.
Haibara Ai heard the Door behind her close, looked back, and continued to follow Takeuchi Sanae towards the Stable, "Brother Hichiji, what Whispering did you just have with Mr. Onan?"
Takeuchi Sanae, who was leading the way, was also a little curious. She slowed down and Turn Head to Look at Chi Feichei.
Chi Feichei did not answer directly, "Ai, judge the Identity of the Man who just went in, and what he is here for."
"Probably the Boss of some Business," Haibara Ai said, carefully recalling, "The person behind him looks like a Lawyer or Secretary. He should be here to talk Business with Mr. Onan, but he looks a bit arrogant and sarcastic, not like OK Ranch's Partner, at least not like someone who is here to discuss mutually beneficial Cooperation..."
"Ms. Takeuchi said Before that the Ranch's Funds are a bit tight," Chi Feichei reminded.
"Real Estate Developer?" Haibara Ai said.
Takeuchi Sanae: "..."
Does Children's education now require this level?
No wonder this Little Girl looks so mature and steady. She must be inherently intelligent and also well-trained, right?
Last time she received these two people, she learned that they seemed to be siblings. Although she didn't ask specifically, being able to come to this Place for Horse riding Entertainment, their Family Fortune should be very good.
People are already so far ahead at the starting line, yet they are still cultivating their Child beyond their Age. It's really admirable and also makes people feel helpless.
How are people like them supposed to catch up...
"Or a Real Estate Developer with Means that are not very Light," Chi Feichei confirmed Haibara Ai's Guess, "Some people directly write the Words 'I'm not a good Man' on their Face, so I just told Mr. Onan that if Funds Problems arise and Investment is needed, he can contact me."
If it were a Hotel or Hotel or similar Place, he might still Consider it, but Shinchi Group has been developing in the Animal sector recently, and investing in a Ranch is also Suitable.
As long as it's well-managed, there won't be a Loss.
Takeuchi Sanae looked at the two calm Faces, feeling a little dazed.
So, so amazing...
Haibara Ai looked up and asked Takeuchi Sanae, "Is Mr. Onan Intention to sell the Ranch?"
Takeuchi Sanae came back to her senses and quickly explained, "No, Mr. Onan doesn't Intention to sell the Ranch, at least not to sell it to that kind of Fellow. He Intention to buy the Ranch and then sell all the horses to develop a Resort Area. If someone invests, I don't think Mr. Onan would refuse."
Chi Feichei didn't Say anything more. Even if there was Investment, he didn't need to worry about it.
It's just investing in a not-so-large Ranch, Da Shan Mi wouldn't personally make a trip. Just arrange for two people to come over, and they can completely settle the matter properly.
...
When they arrived at the Stable, Takeuchi Sanae led the pony out.
This pony was a little taller than Haibara Ai, overall Gray, with a crescent white mark on its Head. The Color of its Tail and mane was a mix of Gray and white, looking a bit messy, but its Eyes were big and bright, making it look very cute.
Haibara Ai looked at her own pony with satisfaction.
Her own Pet is the best-looking!
"Your Name is Mikadzuki," Chi Feichei Reach Out and touched the pony's Head, "She is your Master from now on, you have to be obedient."
The pony was confused and muddle-headed, "Master... obedient?"
Chi Feichei repeated it several times, and also tried to deepen the pony's Impression by calling its Name and other Methods. After confirming that the pony Understand 'Mikadzuki is its Name' and 'Haibara Ai is Master', he explained the meaning of 'Master', which is to be obedient, not to let her get Injury, and so on.
Teaching Animals with insufficient Spirituality is a headache. Even if he has the Three-No's Golden Finger, he still has to Communicate repeatedly.
Mikadzuki is considered to be a Horse with relatively high Talent in the Ranch. The other one is Madam Rippu, but Madam Rippu is much older than Mikadzuki.
Hopefully, as Mikadzuki Grows, it can become more intelligent.
Chi Feichei suddenly thought of Hassashi who was still hungover.
No, Animals with Spirituality are also enough to cause headaches...
Haibara Ai stood aside, not disturbing Chi Feichei.
"Mikadzuki." Chi Feichei called out.
Mikadzuki neighed in a childish voice.
Haibara Ai also tried to Say, "Mikadzuki?"
Mikadzuki neighed again, stepped closer to Haibara Ai, and lowered its Head to nuzzle Haibara Ai.
Haibara Ai stood on tiptoe, Reach Out to hug Mikadzuki, and smiled again, her Eyes curving.
Her Mikadzuki is so cute!
"Recently, let it adapt to its Name first. After a while, I will teach it Dressage," Chi Feichei touched Mikadzuki's Head, "Take your Master for a walk."
Mikadzuki broke free from Haibara Ai's embrace, nuzzled Haibara Ai, took two steps forward, Turn Head and neighed, "Master, walk."
"So amazing!"
Takeuchi Sanae watched for a while from the side, and exclaimed, "With you here, there's no Need to find a professional Trainer to train it at all."
Haibara Ai followed Mikadzuki, feeling inexplicably proud in her Heart, trying hard to maintain a calm Face, "Brother Hichiji is indeed amazing at taming Animals. Animals all like him very much."
Takeuchi Sanae smiled, and handed a Bag containing Bow and Arrow to Chi Feichei, "By the Way, the Targets are ready. According to what you Said last Time, we bought Compound Bow and Arrow, and some Protective Gear."
Chi Feichei took out the Bow and Arrow and Looked at them.
The Compound Bow was heavier than a normal Bow in the Hand, and drawing the Bow tested arm strength, and it was also quite expensive, but it was very Suitable for Horseback Archery.
The Arrows should also be specially bought from the Shopping Mall, and the quality was top-notch, and the Details were also handled very well.
On the Racetrack on the other side of the Ranch, a row of Targets had already been set up. Looking at them from a distance, the workmanship was good, and the quality should not be bad either.
Many Various Countries have Horseback Archery traditions. Before the era of Firearm, the Cavalry had Horseback Archery training.
Japanese traditional Horseback Archery is called 'Three Skills of Horseback Archery', which includes 'Running Target Shooting', 'Dog Chase Shooting', and 'Hat Hanging Shooting'.
'Running Target Shooting' is on a straight Racetrack of about 200 meters. Three Targets are prepared on the left side of the rider's direction of travel. The rider controls a Horse running at full speed and shoots three Arrows into the bullseye.
'Dog Chase Shooting' is in a square Racetrack. People are divided into teams, and Dogs are released into the field. In the end, the team that shoots the most wins.
'Hat Hanging Shooting' is to set up Targets of different sizes, heights, and left-right positions. The rider also rides a fast Horse and lets the Arrow hit the bullseye.
The Methods of Horseback Archery competitions in Various Countries are similar, just with different Names.
Last Time when he came, he left some Money and asked Ōkusu Tomoyuki to Help buy Bow and Arrow.
It seems that Ōkusu Tomoyuki is quite honest, and only charged him some Errand Fee, and used the rest to buy Things for him.
What he asked OK Ranch to prepare were Targets of different sizes, heights, and left-right positions, which is considered 'Hat Hanging Shooting'.
In addition, there are three 'Tactical Target' that have appeared in recent years, which are Human Figure Standee simulating Thug holding hostages. Both 'Thug' and 'hostage' are considered Targets, but in terms of scoring Method, shooting the 'hostage' will deduct corresponding points.
"What do you think?" Takeuchi Sanae asked.
Chi Feichei nodded, "This is fine."
"It's good that you are satisfied. We bought a total of five hundred Arrows for you and stored them in the Warehouse. We won't let others touch them casually," Takeuchi Sanae smiled and asked again, "Are you still going to choose a Horse?"
"No Need, the one from last Time," Chi Feichei Said.
"Then I'll go get it." Takeuchi Sanae Turn Around to get the Horse.
Haibara Ai leaned on the Guardrail in the Rear, watching with her Eyes unblinking.
Mikadzuki Looked at Haibara Ai, also Station next to her, only showing its Head, learning Haibara Ai's appearance, staring straight at Chi Feichei.
Chi Feichei steadily raised his left Hand, his Gaze fixed on the Target, sharp as an Eagle.
An Arrow flew out...
Hit the hostage's Heart!
(End of Chapter)